Facilities Assistant Apprentice at Sir John Soane’s Museum

This role aims to support the House and Facilities Manager in the day-to-day running of a historic building and in establishing accessible information and maintenance of records. The Facilities Apprentice will work closely with the House & Facilities Manager to achieve this and to review procedures, e.g. the way house keys are stored and distributed.

This will be a brilliant opportunity to gain an introduction to and experience in house management which can lead to careers in Facilities Management, Museum Operations, Historic House management and other relevant roles.

The apprentice will learn how different departments work in the museum, working closely with Conservation, Exhibitions and Visitor Services.

The apprentice will

Learn about the building, its services and operation Assist with regular roof and interior health and safety checks and fire safety equipment checks – the role does require an appropriate level of physical fitness Attend meetings with the museum’s architect, Conservation Dept. and maintenance contractor Accompany contractors/suppliers while they are on-site Respond to alarm activations with the Facilities Manager Help with routine maintenance such as changing light bulbs, watering plants, clearing drains Work with contracted cleaners and security guards Assist with deliveries in general and with the running of the museum’s off-site stores Support the House & Facilities Manager in organising and running H&S and fire safety training sessions Help ensure safe access for disabled visitors Assist in keeping all records up to date

Training:

Facilities services operative Level 2

Training Outcome:

The candidate will have the possibility of applying at the end of their apprenticeship to Facilities Departments of other Museums or in other UK listed buildings from historic houses and castles to prehistoric, roman and ecclesiastical sites

Employer Description:
Sir John Soane (1753-1837) was one of Britain’s most influential architects. Soane's house in Lincoln's Inn Fields has been a public museum since the early 19th century and it displays his collection of antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models, paintings, as well as over 30,000 architectural drawings. In 1833 Soane negotiated an Act of Parliament to settle and preserve the house and collection for the benefit of ‘amateurs and students’ in architecture, painting and sculpture. The overarching aim of the Museum is to maintain the integrity of Soane’s vision by ensuring the Museum can play an increasing role in educational and recreational life in the UK and beyond through enabling the public to explore and engage with its collection, the built environment and the history of art.

Working Hours :
Mon- Fri 9am-4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Physical fitness